So, the season of wedding bells is on the go and this time you want to level up your fashion game. India is a land known for tradition, values and of course exquisite dress codes. This nation has its wide variety of ethnic that can couple up with the western dress codes or any other to look the best on a person.
Wedding season leads to a lot of confusion for guests. As a guest, it’s difficult to decide what to wear and what not to wear at a wedding. Well, there will probably be some dress code cues on the invitation. But after everything, you should have a basic idea of traditions and customs while deciding guest attire for weddings.
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Here are a few mistakes you should not make while choosing a guest attire at a wedding.
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Don’t choose too formal or casual
The most important thing to keep in mind while attending an Indian wedding ceremony as a guest is to dress everything except casual or formal. Indian weddings require outfits that need to suit the occasion. Also, you should avoid wearing simple casual kurtas as they might often have a boring appearance. Even if you are a guy, don’t wear that basic denim and a tee in an Indian wedding ceremony. Choose clothes which enhance your personality and make you look amazing.
Do not wear divulge clothes
You need to understand that Indian weddings are traditionally modest and thus, require an outlook that not only goes perfectly with the theme of the wedding but also provides you with a decent appearance. So, in this case, avoid wearing divulge western dresses. Also, the ceremonies have their own value and therefore you must follow some dressing etiquettes in Indian weddings.
Don’t forget to wear jewellery
Indian weddings require lots of amazing accessories. Attending an Indian wedding without jewellery might end up making you look very dull. Also, heavy traditional dresses are incomplete without jewel. Jewellery compliments Indian dresses like sarees and lehenga.
Make sure to pair accessories which go right with your dress, colour, and style. You don’t have to deck up yourself with a lot of accessories. For instance, you can pair heavy jhumkas for ears and that would complete your attire. Go for a minimum accessory but keep everything on point.
Better avoid these colours at a wedding
It is a fact that some colours are inappropriate for traditional Indian wedding ceremonies. Well, different colours are prohibited in different places of the country. Just like at some places white is considered as mourning colour and at some places, brides are dressed in white saree. Make sure to collect some details about the area and dress accordingly.
Apart from white, black is another colour that is avoided in some of the Indian wedding ceremonies. Also, this colour can make you look different among other guest but many people like to avoid it. Always remember to wear clothes which mix you with the crowd and also set you apart through a sense of style.
Don’t forget preparing for other multiple ceremonies
Indian wedding usually consists of various events that take place over a period of two to three days or even longer. Also, you need to know that the main component of all these ceremonies is the wedding ceremony. Make sure to choose attire according to the ceremonies in advance. You don’t have to overload yourself for every event, hence you can keep normal and comfortable dresses according to the rituals.
Apart from these few things, Indian weddings last too long. Even the ceremonies are very long lasting for about two to three hours. Therefore, you should wear something you won’t be aching out to take off. Try to wear simple things for the ceremony and jazz it up for the reception. Overall you will need to change different clothes for different ceremonies at an Indian wedding.
1. Ganesh Pooja- You can keep normal traditional clothes for this ceremony during which Ganesh Pooja is performed and this one doesn’t last too long. You can add some basic jewellery also.
2. Haldi ceremony- Indian haldi ceremonies requires covering the bride or groom with turmeric paste. Don’t pick clothes which are heavy otherwise, you won’t be able to enjoy this ceremony. Also, you can choose light colours like yellow, mustard etc. for this accessory. Don’t ever make the mistake of selecting very embellished dresses for this type of event. You can also ruin your dress by turmeric so, therefore, choose the dress accordingly.
3. Mehndi night- This involves applying henna tattoo on bride and groom’s hands. All the guest apply mehndi on their hands and therefore you need to wear comfortable clothes. You can’t afford to apply henna and carry your heavy dress at the same time.
Moreover, choose clothes with short sleeves and dark colours. Colours like green, pastel would look great at mehndi night. Also, there is a risk of getting stains on your dress. Therefore, you have to choose clothes keeping all these things in your mind.
4. Sangeet ceremony- Sangeet ceremony at an Indian wedding is the best which includes dancing and eating yummy food. Everyone including the couple, their families and guests get together to enjoy a musical night. Don’t wear a casual dress at this ceremony.
Choose traditional attire which can make you look amazing at night with all the colourful lights. Also, you can choose your attire according to the dance you will perform. Make sure to pick a lightly weighted dress so you can complete your steps flawlessly.
5. Reception- The most essential ceremony over all the other ceremonies is that of reception. This ceremony includes a lot of guests and lights, so don’t wear your boring and dull clothes. Try to keep the best outfit for the reception. As it is mentioned earlier that ceremonies require outfits accordingly, this event needs heavy dresses paired with appropriate jewellery and of course makeup too.
Avoid uncomfortable clothes
Well, weddings are all about dance, rituals and delicious food. So, the more comfortable you are, the more you will get to enjoy. Basically, weddings are fun and meant to be enjoyed, but you can not if you aren’t wearing comfortable clothes. Try to choose clothes you feel more comfortable in, instead of wearing heavy clothes and accessories. Also, different rituals are performed in various ways which can ask you to sit cross-legged, sit on the ground or perform a professional dance which is why your comfortability should be your topmost priority.
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Do not go over the top – keep everything on point
Apart from keeping everything in your mind, make sure to keep your outfits appropriate. Don’t overdress yourself, and your outfits. This can make you the centre of attraction and you will end up being uncomfortable. Wear outfits with minimal embellishments and keep your makeup natural. You might want to look best among all, but that doesn’t require a lot of accessories or makeup.
Make sure to look elegant with the minimal stuff. Basically, try to keep fewer accessories with heavy dresses and vice versa. Pairing heavy dresses with heavy makeup and accessories can dim your personality. Just try to find a good balance over everything and maintain it perfectly.
Choose traditional over everything
For Indian weddings, one option to wear as a guest is traditional Indian clothes. There is a plethora of choice for men and women when it comes to a classic outfit. For example, colourful saree is the best thing for women which comes in various fabrics and designs. On the other hand, men’s Indian wedding attire includes a long sleeve tunic and pants. Also, traditional clothes for both men and women come in highly saturated colours with lots of patterns and prints. Whatever you wear to try to pair your outfit perfectly!
Also, most likely you can try and ask from other guests too about the culture and rituals. Overall, it’s not hard to dress best for Indian wedding ceremonies.
